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Your Source For The Best In BasketballMon, 14 Mar 2016 23:25:37 +0000hourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.6.1By: SLAM ONLINE | » Links: The Ninohttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-1290441
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:28:18 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-1290441[…] later this week that’s kinda awesome.) But three years ago, I threw in a random link one day about a gentleman named He Ping Ping, and it really took off from there. Sadly, Mr. Ping Ping passed away in March, a tragic event that […]
]]>By: SLAM ONLINE | » Links: Goodnight, sweet Pingpinghttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-1116630
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:51:31 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-1116630[…] — years. We discovered Mr. Pingping here on The Links in the summer of 2007, when I wrote a post one day and kind of threw in a link to a story about the world’s tallest and shortest man meeting. The […]
]]>By: SLAM ONLINE | » Links: Mr. Ping Ping, You Are Needed…http://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-184284
Thu, 09 Aug 2007 16:49:10 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-184284[…] Quick post here: The only reason we all found out about the glory of Mr. Ping Ping is because a meeting was set up between Mr. Ping Ping and Bao Xishun, the world’s tallest man. […]
]]>By: Petterhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-166527
Fri, 20 Jul 2007 09:34:58 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-166527Get that PS3, Lang. It´s pocket money compared to what it costs in Sweden. Can you imagine paying almost 1000$ for the console, a game and one wireless hand control(If that is what it´s called in english) like we have it in my rural homeland?
]]>By: big zachhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-166332
Fri, 20 Jul 2007 02:18:49 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-166332I got a PS3 about 5 months ago and have had no problems at all with it. NBA Live looks really good this year. I love the go to moves idea.
]]>By: Sesahttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-165447
Thu, 19 Jul 2007 08:08:26 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-165447@Lang.
I agree that Newer FIFA games were good but it still to arcade-ish just like NBA Live. I’ll still pick WE for it’s in-depth strategy and computer AI.
]]>By: Sesahttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-165445
Thu, 19 Jul 2007 08:02:59 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-165445O yea, probably those MGS games will be a classic but don’t worry, you can still grab those later because good games like that were always put in stock by game shops.
Unless maybe you wait 2-3 years before buying it.
]]>By: Sesahttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-165442
Thu, 19 Jul 2007 08:00:55 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-165442I should say, you should bought the PS3 like maybe the next 2 or 3 months. The graphics are good but the price tag aren’t friendly and I would bet Sony will further cut down PS3′ prices. You should not worry to miss out certain games because you already have 360 and for the meantime you still can play 360.
Up until right now there’s no game were designed exclusively for PS3 so enjoy your gaming on 360.
I’d say, If and only if PS3 had finally cut down it’s prices to a near 360 price; that’s the time for you to get one.
The game developers also waited the PS3 price to drop down and then they will probably jumped ship to PS3. With the abundance of software selection, it’ll surelly cut down the cost of Blu-Ray DVD thus making it cheaper to sell.
Think of elementary supply and demand law.
]]>By: Chukazhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-165400
Thu, 19 Jul 2007 07:00:04 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-165400Yo, Lang, if you can afford the damn PS3, just go out there and get it. If you can’t, just wait another 5 years and you will get it for 100 bucks.
]]>By: Tariqhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-165166
Thu, 19 Jul 2007 00:04:34 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-165166Match Point was dope.
]]>By: Stevehttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-164922
Wed, 18 Jul 2007 19:39:43 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-164922Stick with the 360. I’ve had it since day one and have never had a problem with it. Since they extended the warrenty for another few years you can get it repaired for free. I’ve thought about getting the PS3 but right now it’s just not worth the money. There are no good games on it and nothing to really look forward to. 360 has an amazing line up from here till the holiday season. Bioshock, Halo 3, Assassins Creed, GTA IV, and a bunch of other exclusive. Also the video market place is great if you like HD movies and shows. PS3 won’t be worth it until probably 08 and at that point the price will drop again.
]]>By: FLUDhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-164824
Wed, 18 Jul 2007 17:57:26 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-164824Man….Clerks II is crap. One of the worst films I’ve ever seen in a cinema. Which would put it in the running for one of the worst films I’ve ever seen. Right up there with Match Point and Juwanna Man. That Dante guy has to be one of the most UN-likeable actors in the entire history of civilization.
]]>By: Slick Nick Da Rulerhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-164785
Wed, 18 Jul 2007 16:59:16 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-164785Lang, the PS3 is $500 and backwards compatible with PS2 games. Starting in August, the retooled, cheaper PS3 will be released, but it will not be backwards compatible. This was announced at E3 last week. Go big or go home Lang
]]>By: Young Chris #3http://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-164727
Wed, 18 Jul 2007 15:32:00 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-164727Hov just had me dyin with that last comment
]]>By: Ben Osbornehttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-164684
Wed, 18 Jul 2007 14:43:02 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-164684Darksaber, thank you for recognizing greatness when you see it.
]]>By: H to the izzohttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-164683
Wed, 18 Jul 2007 14:42:04 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-164683The red rings are gods way of telling you to go outside
]]>By: Young Chris #3http://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-164651
Wed, 18 Jul 2007 14:00:59 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-164651The Playstation 3 is a graphics powerhouse. The reason these sports games may run faster on XBOX 360 so far is because 360 has already had 2 games out as it had a year longer to develop for, PS3 had these games issued for launch (NBA 2K7, Madden). The sports games for 360’s launch were nothing to brag about when they were released either. The PS3 line-up for Fall and their impressive showing at E3 this year, along with the exclusive Metal Gear Solid 4 to be released early next year, are all reasons why I believe that the PS3 can’t be written off quite yet. Also, with nearly everyone I know who has an XBOX 360 complaining about problems and having to send their system back in, and the PS3 having less than 1% failure rate thus far, it is apparent to me that I made the right choice in copping the 3.
]]>By: SLhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-164589
Wed, 18 Jul 2007 11:32:59 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-164589as i mentioned earlier bootlace, madden will run at the same 60 fps on both consoles. http://www.psxextreme.com/ps3-news/1532.html
]]>By: Garrethhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-164482
Wed, 18 Jul 2007 07:53:01 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-164482http://blog.wired.com/games/2007/07/playstation-3s-.html
]]>By: bootlacehttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-164474
Wed, 18 Jul 2007 07:41:09 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-164474Sry for the double-double.
]]>By: bootlacehttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-164466
Wed, 18 Jul 2007 07:38:05 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-164466Im sorry but Mr. PingPing totally looks like the big dudes puppet, even his outfit. Lang: Madden runs at 60 frames per sec on Xbox, only 30 on PS3. Oh and you cant play copied games on PS3 – not that you’d want to….
]]>By: bootlacehttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-164463
Wed, 18 Jul 2007 07:36:03 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-164463Im sorry but Mr. PingPing looks like the big dudes puppet, even his outfit.

Lang: Madden will run at 60fps on Xbox, 30 fps on PS3. Oh and you cant even play copied games on PS3 – not that you’d wana do that…

]]>By: Darksaberhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-164350
Wed, 18 Jul 2007 04:32:42 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-164350Rosario Dawson, ohmagah!!! Thanks for that tip Lang, Youtubue rocks. The girl puts a whole new meaning into the word BOUNCE.
]]>By: O.R Paperstackshttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-164345
Wed, 18 Jul 2007 04:27:12 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-164345I cracked. I bought a 360 in September and love it. Never thought id be buying a PS3 this soon.Eventually cause of MGS4, but not this soon. Went to BestBuy yesterday and walked out with one. THe price change kinda sold me plus the bluray.
]]>By: Adrianhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-164321
Wed, 18 Jul 2007 03:37:31 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-164321Damn americans…I have no idea wtf you’re talking about hahaha.
]]>By: floehttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-164270
Wed, 18 Jul 2007 02:30:39 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-164270wait for the new rumble controls with the analog stick on top Lang.
]]>By: Russ Bengtsonhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-164229
Wed, 18 Jul 2007 01:42:14 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-164229Max: BAPE makes me feel smart. And MTV…MTV still exists?
]]>By: SLhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-164191
Wed, 18 Jul 2007 00:18:49 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-164191MAX — Well, two of my cousins also own 360s and both have had to send in their 360s to be serviced as well. The ps3 has had less common problems since launch. It’s just frustrating to worrying with a 360 than knowing your ps3 is safer. But yes, I agree that ps3 has yet to be used to its full capabilities, but knowing that the ps3 is stronger, the developers will soon start creating games to maximize the strength of the ps3. It hasn’t even been a year yet, so no worries on that front. — and LANG, rasheedionics brings up a good point, ps3 backward capability is a big PLUS for former ps2 owners. There’s always times where you want to bust out those old games!
]]>By: Rasheedionicshttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-164165
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 23:37:04 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-164165Yes Tariq, I’m serious. And hopefully this they will have majority of licenses this time around. I expect Live to be much better this year too. They are introducing “Go-to Moves”! Genius!!!
]]>By: Lang Whitakerhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-164156
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 23:28:00 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-164156SL, agreed, thanks for the info. I made it home tonight without buying a PS3, which is probably a good thing considering I have a considerable amount of work to do tonight. If I can make it until the weekend without buying one it’ll be a miracle.
]]>By: Max Airingtonhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-164152
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 23:22:12 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-164152And Russ, I guessed right. Or maybe I already knew and was just reminded. Meh. You know what maks me feel old? BAPE. And MTV.
]]>By: Max Airingtonhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-164151
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 23:19:05 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-164151SL, thanks for the info. But do you think that the PS3 is that much beter? Cause Ive havent seen anything to make me say that yet. Halo 3 certainly wont help either. I know how much more powerful a PS3 is, but it doesnt seem like developers have harnessed it in comparison to 360. And Im really surprised how many folks have sent their 360 back multiple times. Ive had that red ring more than a few times, but I just turn it off and try again and its always works.
]]>By: Tariqhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-164147
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 23:12:53 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-164147Rasheedionics…are you serious!!! This is the best news I’ve gotten since my balls dropped.
]]>By: nothin _personalhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-164146
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 23:12:40 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-164146Plus, I should just state that I am playing the 2028-29 season, I have hit the sealing as far as money go (999999), and I am still playing. GREAT gameplay.
]]>By: Rasheedionicshttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-164143
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 23:07:40 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-164143Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 is kicking off on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PSP, PS2, PC and DS this fall. This time around, the game features a Teamvision AI system which, Konami says, actively monitors players’ onscreen movements, adapting opponents’ tactics accordingly, In other words, you’ll need to consider your own strategic play more carefully – no more simlpy booting the ball and shouting, “Have it!” then… Christiano Ronaldo will be the cover boy of the game.
]]>By: nothin _personalhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-164141
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 23:06:31 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-164141You just made me disregard you as a person, as a gamer and as a beggar, mr Whitaker. How dare you. You know how sensitive we Pes 6 fans are, how dare you insult us in such a cruel manner?
]]>By: Tariqhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-164135
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 23:00:22 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-164135man when is winning 11 coming out on the ps3 already? This is getting silly…
]]>By: deestarbuckzhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-164133
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 22:59:36 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-164133http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:BvLplayers.jpg
]]>By: deestarbuckzhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-164132
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 22:58:13 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-164132Basketball games have not been the same since Bulls vs. Lakers! Live ’08 “looks” to be tough. Maybe you will even be able to fast break this year. In the meanwhile, I work with my 360 and NCAA ’08 is H.A.R.D.! Just send it in Lang and spend those 5 yards on something else…
]]>By: Rasheedionicshttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-164123
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 22:52:34 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-164123Lang,

PS3 is completely worth it, especially if you’re into sports games. I had it since February and been playing nothing but sports games, MLB 2ky, MLB The Show, NBA 2K7, FIFA and WE… I haven’t noticed any framerate issues or any other problems so far. Also, I’ve been playing a lot of my old PS2 games without any problems and they look great on PS3. I hear XBox 360 doesn’t let you play all of the old Xbox games. With PS3 it’s around 95% of PS2 and PS games that’s compatable. I bought it when it was 600 and it’s still worth it to me. Even if you’re not into movies, you would still be blown away by Blu-Ray quality. So I’d say get it without a doubt. Your PS2 last it for 7 years. You can’t beat track record like that.

]]>By: Russ Bengtsonhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-164107
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 22:33:16 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-164107Max: 36. Most of the time I still feel 22, but this post makes me feel 65. I have a PS2 that hasn’t been plugged in for months (since an unfortunate incident involving Tony Hawk, a controller, and a hardwood floor), and a Sega Genesis that’s been in a box for years.
]]>By: SLhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-164075
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 21:54:41 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-164075Nadav — your comparison is off base, i believe. you said earlier that WE was a better game, but your comparison makes it seem like FIFA is better. — However, WE is more universally accepted as the better game. A better comparison of the games is to our own football games. WE = the madden franchise. It has a diehard following and the loyal fans, as you mentioned. But it backs it up with superb gameplay. Thus, FIFA = the 2k series. up and coming, and growing stronger with every year. But overall, it can’t match up to WE in terms of sales or straight gameplay. FIFA may have some licenses, but WE has most of the EPL and other european and spanish league licenses. just not the US ones. Winning Eleven for the win!
]]>By: rghttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-164072
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 21:50:29 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-164072co-sign with nadav. winning eleven is dope. fifa, not so much.
]]>By: Escohttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-164069
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 21:49:23 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-164069“My man is killing that bow tie, too. Looks like it’s taped to his jacket.” One of the funniest things I read today. That still has me laughing…
]]>By: SLhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-164067
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 21:47:58 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-164067MAX — frame rates on the ps3 and 360 are going to be exactly the same this coming year. Madden 08 is going to run 60fps on both systems as opposed to the old 30 fps. If sports games are your genre, you can’t go wrong with either system, because they’ll likely be equal. I’ve heard the madden next gen choice for tourneys is going to be playstation 3, so that may sway you some. BUT, what it comes down to are the features fit for you. For example, bluray and wifi can sway you towards the ps3. Or pricing for the 360 may just be more enticing. but remember, if you’re playing sports games and want to play online, XBOX live costs a fee, while the ps3 does not. — personally, i’ve had xbox360 for nearly a year and i’ve sent it back to micrcosoft twice already. (most recently last week!). so now, with the price cuts, i’ve sold my 360 to buy a ps3. (if you look, you can find a used 20gb or 60gb for $340, and $440 respectively at eb, gamestops, and gamecrazys.) I sold my 360 for $350 and moved to a ps3 for 340. quite a lateral move, and for now, i’m quite happy.
]]>By: Bluehttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-164056
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 21:29:10 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-164056Billy Crystal just signed the tall guy to star in “My Giant 2”
]]>By: Nadavhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-164054
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 21:22:13 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-164054In comparing WE and FIFA, Id’e say FIFA is the NBA, having all the big names, money and flashy style, while WE is European basketball, having less flashy names, much less money, but being very strong in fundamentals, with more hardcore and loyal fans.
]]>By: Jon Wienerhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-164053
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 21:20:25 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-164053and no, that wasn’t a real invitation to come to Best Buy, but yes I will really be there after work playing PS3.
just a stop-off…but when you’re poor and yearning to play with the new toys, it’s the best i can do.
HOME THEATER DISPLAY!
]]>By: Jon Wienerhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-164047
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 21:09:50 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-164047but i’m not droppin 600 for something you can get for 225 in the ‘hood in Mississippi…yup, we get grimy down there…
]]>By: Jon Wienerhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-164042
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 21:07:38 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-164042Lang wait on the PS3. Just come down to Best Buy with me after this and play MLBTheShow07 on theirs…life-changer.

Really, if you like baseball games, which I love, PS3 is pretty other-worldly

]]>By: Lang Whitakerhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-164037
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 21:00:22 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-164037@Nadav: I agree that in the past WE was better, but the last few FIFAs have improved a lot. Also, I like how FIFA has all the licenses and teams and players.
]]>By: Lang Whitakerhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-164036
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 21:00:04 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-164036Chad Ford just put the tall guy in the top 5 of his 08 mock draft.
]]>By: Nadavhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-164033
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 20:56:46 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-164033what is wrong with the water in Inner Mongolia?
]]>By: Nadavhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-164028
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 20:55:04 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-164028FIFA is horrible compared to Pro Evolution Soccer/Winning Eleven…for real
]]>By: Cheezhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-164026
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 20:50:44 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-164026I hear ya… bball games have never been very close to their source material gameplay wise… you should give the new 2k game a try when it comes out later this year though, I got a lotta mileage outta 2k7… just seeing Shawn Marion’s jumper recreated in a videogame is worth it on it’s own 😉 Haven’t messed with FIFA for a couple installments, heard a lot of people like yourself enjoyed the last one though.
]]>By: Skillet Forillahttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-164022
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 20:41:48 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-164022Bao Xishun is AMAZING. I am all about this adidas campaign. Last December, the world’s tallest man, was called in for an emergency dolphin rescue and he saved lil’ Flipper’s life. The dolphin had eaten some shards of plastic and they had him reach in and remove them. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/6178659.stm
]]>By: Lang Whitakerhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-164017
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 20:38:59 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-164017No, I didn’t play NBA Live, or 2K7, or March Madness…none of the basketball games. I don’t think any of them are close enough to the real thing to get me playing them. That’s probably an entire post for another time. I’m still playing the heck out of FIFA 07.
]]>By: Max Airingtonhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-164006
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 20:30:12 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-164006Russ, how old are you?
]]>By: Cheezhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-164005
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 20:28:41 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-164005I’m mostly a sports gamer too… as for EA, I go back to Lakers vs. Celtics on the Sega Genesis… but the last two years of NBA Live have been unplayable for me… I bought 07 the day it came out and returned it an hour later… did you play any NBA 2k7 last year? I thought they did a great job putting in players shot techniques along with some of their mannerisms (like Nash licking his fingers while dribbling)… gameplay is solid, though the graphics could be better.
]]>By: Russ Bengtsonhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-164001
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 20:26:12 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-164001This whole post makes me feel extremely old.
]]>By: Lang Whitakerhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-163996
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 20:19:36 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-163996@Cheez: I’m not that into DVDs, but no, I don’t have a HD/Blu-Ray player. I’m not that into games other than sports games, and as long as EA is making stuff for the PS3 I’ll be happy.
]]>By: Cherylhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-163994
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 20:19:05 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-163994when verizon gets iphone, so will i…
]]>By: Cheezhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-163990
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 20:15:04 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-163990If you can wait for your 360 to be repaired (have gone through that process twice myself!) I’d say hold off on the PS3 till next summer UNLESS you’re into movies and don’t have a blue-ray or HD-DVD player yet… 360 has a great lineup of games coming the rest of this year to keep you busy… the PS3 is starting to pick up speed in that department, but I’m not sure it’s worth dropping $500 on yet just for gaming (especially since you have a 360 already)… by next summer, I think it will be worth it though and they will probably have another price drop by then too.
]]>By: Lang Whitakerhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-163989
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 20:14:24 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-163989I’m waiting on at least gen. 2 of the iPhone. I also desperately need a new iPod, but I’m waiting until the touchscreen ones drop in August/September.
]]>By: Max Airingtonhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-163988
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 20:14:17 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-163988And I really wish they wouldve taken a pic with Ping in the big guys shirt pocket…
]]>By: Cherylhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-163983
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 20:13:08 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-163983Missed you, Lang.
]]>By: dpakhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-163982
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 20:12:05 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-163982he looks like one of those mr. roger’s puppets.
]]>By: Lang Whitakerhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-163980
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 20:11:09 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-163980That’s Mr. Pingping to you, Ryan.
]]>By: Max Airingtonhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-163979
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 20:10:20 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-163979Frame rate for sports games is horrible on PS3. They run twice as fast on Xbox. I think Im the only person who hasnt had a problem with their 360, but they did extend the warranty on em for another three years, so you might just be better off spending that scratch on an iphone and waiting for the repair.
]]>By: Ryan Joneshttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-163977
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 20:07:41 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-163977Motherf*cker’s name is He Pingping. I’m done reading anything ever for the rest of my life. Nothing can be better than that.
]]>By: white hot eboyhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/links-checking-in/#comment-163976
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 20:07:17 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/links-checking-in/#comment-163976Damn Lang, it’s taken you THIS long to see Clerks II. Man, and I thought the Links are late sometimes. And anytime I hear Rosario Dawson’s name it make’s me think of O’s review of Grindhouse! To quote O, “I still can’t stand Rosario Dawson (Sorry, Kha). Looks like a dude with that wig piece.” Oh the simpler times of SLAMonline.
Although she did look cute as hell doing the Jackson Five dance.
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